Popular and traditional Somali names that start with “I”, with meanings and origin. 10 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim | Abraham; Father of nations | 👦 Boy | Arabic, Dhivehi |
| Idris | Studious; A prophet; Enoch | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Ifrah | Joy; Happiness | 👧 Girl | Somali |
| Imad | Pillar; Support | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Iman | Faith | 👧 Girl | Arabic |
| Inas | Sociability; Friendliness | 👧 Girl | Arabic |
| Isa | Jesus | 👦 Boy | Arabic |
| Ismail | God hears; Ishmael | 👦 Boy | Arabic, Dhivehi |
| Israa | The Prophet's night journey | 👧 Girl | Arabic |
| Issam | Safeguard; Protection | 👦 Boy | Arabic |